Whew, good thing the Broncos aren’t on the cover. That would be trouble for sure. : )

Big Daddy

My personal prediction was they needed this season to “gel” then get to the big show and get it done,however this year is not the stretch a lot of people think I see a buzzsaw of a defense quietly being put together and you can’t count any offense that includes our o line and Peyton this can happen!

meldasue

The first string has looked good in preseason, the back ups less so. The game against SF really nailed the difference between a team that should be a contender and a team that will need some luck to get there. If we start to rack up injuries to the starters, we’re going to struggle in November and December.

Max

The KC Star is reporting that Peter King of SI is picking the Chiefs to win the AFC West and beating Buffalo in the first round. You report the Broncos going to the AFC championship game. Which is correct? Broncos get in as a wild card? KC gets one issue of SI and Denver gets a different one? Confusing!

diehardnr1

Uh… ever heard of the Wild Card? You know, Best 2nd place teams…like last years SB Champs?

broncoswede

I can maybe see the confusion…until I realized that KC as possible “worst” Div Champ (in this scenario) would play in WC round but not against the WC Broncos (again, in this scenario)..
So it is possible that both reporters are right….

ELA BRONCS

I think Denver will end up 11-5 win the West and have home field advantage until they meet New England in the AFC Championship game to win in a route to then go on to dominate the 49’ers once agai(1st quarter). I feel that Denvers tough schedule will prepare them for a strong playoff appearance!!! GO Broncos!!!!

Me

King predicted the Chiefs to win the division. Get your facts in order before you write an article. This is what happens you you put a woman in charge of a sports article.

DRock

Um, genius? She said the Broncos would win the AFC, but fall to the Packers in the Super Bowl. If you’re playing in the Super Bowl, it means you won either the AFC or the NFC. SHE has her facts in order… do you?

You

What’s wrong with you? Idiot.

1997 Broncos

Yeah it is not like any wild card team has ever won a Super Bowl…….sigh

peg

Lindsay actually does a pretty terrific job at the Post. Your misogynistic-toned comment tells us all we need to know.

CarMichaelJ5

Wow, I love this article! I made a $1000 bet a month ago that the packers will do better then the broncos this year! Definetly sending this to him!

“King also picks Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning to win the league’s MVP and Comeback Player of the Year award”
Peter King still has not apologized for defending Pedophile State Nittany Liars coach JoePedo. As such, I’ve stopped reading his columns permanently. Bring back Zimmerman! (Yes, I know he’s unable to speak because of a stroke. But at least he’s not a Sandusky/Paterno apologist.)

standfan303

Peyton manning will be too much for afc west secondary’s Denver dominates he division this year!!

http://www.facebook.com/people/Greg-Fuller/1382911507 Greg Fuller

Hate to be negative, but Im afraid Manning might get hurt within the first few games and then we all go to Broncos hell. Hope I’m wrong!

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